Bristol Rugby’s Jon Fisher has taken the next step in his rugby career after having to retire early because of concussion.

It was announced in April the backrow forward would “take time out to assess his playing career” after struggling to overcome a head injury picked up against Pau in the European Challenge Cup in December.

The 28-year-old played in 10 games for Bristol at the start of this season, having joined last summer from Northampton Saints, but did not feature again after taking the bang to the head.

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And it was announced today that Fisher will not return to the playing field again, instead he has taken the job as academy forwards coach at Aviva Premiership side London Irish, a club he spent six seasons at as a player.

Now focused on developing the next generation at the Exiles’ Hazelwood training complex, the former Wellington College pupil is enthused by his new challenge.

he said: “I’ve learnt a huge amount during my time as a player and it’s time for me to give a huge amount back.”